Mentored Scholars Program (MSP) Business

The MSP-Business program offers mentorship from a designated faculty member, focusing on both academic and professional development. Participants will also have the chance to engage in various social, cultural, and professional development events. This scholarship is awarded based on the candidates’ financial need, Pell Grant eligibility, first-generation college student status, and background from rural or Title IV high schools. The scholarship will be renewed each year until the recipients graduate from their selected degree program, provided they maintain the minimum GPA and fulfill other advising requirements.

Award
1,000.00/semester
Deadline
01/12/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Based on your understanding of the MSP-Business Program, why do you want to be a part of it? Please include how you plan to leverage the program’s offerings, such as alumni and faculty mentoring, individual and group meetings, professional networking and development opportunities, and social programming.
  2. The MSP-Business program aims to create opportunities for students to excel academically, professionally, and personally. By fostering intentional interactions, this program supports the holistic development of each student. What motivates you to embrace this challenge?
  3. There are many different and challenging academic and professional paths available to university students. Why do you want to study business or a particular business discipline?
  4. Please submit a current resume and include following information: o What is your anticipated date of graduation? o Please list any extracurricular engagement activities you have participated in thus far.
  5. Statement of Consent

    Responsibility and Accuracy Please read this section carefully and check the box below. The box (below) must be checked in order for your application to be considered complete and therefore eligible for consideration by the Scholarship Committee.

    • 1. I understand that my academic work will be reviewed to determine my academic eligibility. I understand that if I am selected to receive a scholarship, my award is contingent upon enrollment as a School of Business student who is in good academic standing. 2. I hereby certify any award(s) received by me through the School of Business Scholarship Program will be used solely for expenses related to continued full-time enrollment (minimum 12 hours per semester for undergraduate students and 6 hours per semester for graduate students) in the University of Kansas School of Business. I understand if I drop below the minimum hours required for full-time status, I may not receive my scholarship. 3. I understand that if I am selected to receive a scholarship award through the University of Kansas School of Business, the following will be expected of me as a recipient: write a thank you letter to my donor(s), attend required events and monthly meetings, and meeting with program staff and an assigned faculty mentor. 4. I hereby certify that the statements herein are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the decisions of the scholarship committee related to me will be based on the information I have provided in my scholarship application. 5. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee I will receive funds. 6. The University of Kansas is committed to providing programs and activities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, and, to the extent covered by law, age or veteran status.